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SETWater Polo

Southern California · Est. 1990

Develop the
player. Build
the person.

Since 1990, SET Water Polo has helped athletes develop strong fundamentals, teamwork, confidence, and a competitive mindset.

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Our Club

A Southern California tradition built on fundamentals

SET Water Polo was founded in 1990 with a simple belief: develop the player, build the person. Decades later, that philosophy still guides every session, from first-time athletes to collegiate-bound competitors.

Our programs are athlete-centered. We meet each player where they are and build the water sense, technique, and team habits that compound over a career — not just a single season.

1990
Established
4
Program levels
100%
Fundamentals-first
About SET
Athletes training in an outdoor Southern California pool during a water polo session

Player Development Pathway

A clear path from first stroke to collegiate pool

Four structured programs guide athletes through every stage — building fundamentals early and adding competition and complexity as athletes grow.

01

Junior Polo

Ages 5–10

An inviting introduction to the water. Young athletes build comfort, basic skills, and a love for the game through fun, fundamentals-first sessions.

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02

Age Group Water Polo

Ages 14 & under

Core technique, positioning, and team concepts. Athletes develop the fundamentals that carry them into competitive play.

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03

High School Water Polo

Ages 14–18

Advanced training for high-school-aged athletes preparing for varsity competition and the college recruiting pathway.

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04

University Team

College-age

Structured training for athletes continuing into collegiate water polo, with a focus on performance and long-term development.

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Why SET

What sets a SET athlete apart

Five commitments shape how we coach, how we compete, and how we develop people — not just players.

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  • Experienced coaching

    A coaching staff with decades of combined experience developing athletes from first-timers to collegiate players.

  • Fundamentals-first development

    Every program is built on sound fundamentals — technique, water sense, and game understanding — before specialization.

  • Competitive opportunities

    Age-appropriate competition that challenges athletes to grow, with a pathway from local play to national-level events.

  • Team culture & character

    We build athletes who carry themselves with integrity, accountability, and respect — in and out of the pool.

  • Long-term athlete development

    Training designed for sustained growth over many seasons, not quick results — protecting health and extending careers.

Club Legacy

More than three decades in the water

Documented milestones from SET's history. Current statistics are verified separately before publication.

  1. 1990SET Water Polo founded in Southern California
  2. 1990sEstablished youth and age-group training programs
  3. 2000sExpanded to high-school and collegiate pathway training
  4. PresentMulti-site club serving athletes across the region

Legacy milestones reflect documented club history. Unverified current statistics are intentionally omitted from this prototype.

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Coaching Staff

Coaches who develop people, not just players

Our coaching staff brings decades of combined experience across every level of the game. Meet the team behind the program.

Head Coach
Director of Coaching

Leads SET's program design and athlete-development philosophy across all age groups. (Replace with verified staff profile.)

Age Group Coach
Age Group Program

Develops fundamentals and team concepts for our youngest competitive athletes. (Replace with verified staff profile.)

High School Coach
High School & University Pathway

Guides athletes preparing for varsity and collegiate water polo. (Replace with verified staff profile.)

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Schedule & Events

Practices and competitions, at a glance

A preview of upcoming tournaments and events. Confirmed times and full practice schedules live on the schedule page.

Full schedule
A competitive water polo tournament in an outdoor aquatic stadium

Sample events — demonstration data. Confirm dates and details with the club before publication.

New to Water Polo?

New athletes can request a trial practice

Not sure where to start? Submit a trial request and our coaching staff will welcome your athlete to a practice and recommend the right program placement — no pressure, no commitment.

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  • 1Submit a short trial request online
  • 2Attend a practice with your age group
  • 3Receive a placement recommendation from our coaches

Begin your SET journey

Join a Southern California club that has been developing athletes and building character since 1990.

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